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National Republican., 1887-01-19
Tho MultIehnrge Cannon.


Col. Haskell asks Congress for an appro-
priation for the further test OF the multi
charge gun, with the expectation Of fur
nishing cannon that will beat the world.
The trials OF the Haskell gun at Sandy
Hook developed the fact that his inch
gun, OF poor metal, with projectne OF Ill
pounds and powder 116 pounds, showing a
pressure of $4,000 pounds at the fourth
pocket, had q greater range aud penotra-
tlon than a Krupp II inch breechloading
gun, Of best steel, which showed an initial
pressure Of 40,S20 pounds per square inch,
proiectile T60, powder 25i pounds. The
contrast is great, and the results established
by the trials are sufficient to warrant the
construction of additional Haskell guus OF
best material and workmanship for further
experiments. We believe no gun OF a
power equal to IIaskcll's, size considered,
has ever been produced In this or any other
country. II properly made aud used, the
weapon promises to surpass all others. 1t
is, moreover, q purely American gun, and
its further development should be literally
encouraged The novelty consists in at
taching to the barrel OF the gun, at inter
walls along It's length, series of exterior
powder pockets that communicate With
the interior OF the barrel. The
ball is started from the breech by
moderate charge of powder in
the usual manner; when the ball passes be-
yond the first pocket, the burning powder
fires the charge contained In the pocket
and It's pressure Is added to that of the
initial charge, and so on; each pocket OF
powder contributes successfully to add a
new pressure behind the prolectilc. The
aggregate pressure of the whole powder
used is thus delivered gradually by success
sive explosions against the proiectile,
which, consequently, takes a higher We
locity and has more power than the ordi-
nary single charge gun. The theory OF the
Haskell gun is correct, and when the best
construction is ascertained, IL probably will
excel in performance all other forms of
ordnance. But "it isn't English, You
know" and consequently some Of the old
army and navy officers sneer at II. Never
theless, we trust Congress will grant a
| liberal appropriation for the thorough test
ing OF the new arm, and thus help In
showing what home genius can accomplish.
Everybody laughed at Ericsson's first little
raft, with It's iron.cased hogshead on deck.
But II silenced the enemy, and all the
navies of the world soon copied it. The
first Haskell gun has proved quite as sue
cessful In its way as was the first Monitor.
-
MusIN. the great violin virtuoso, will be
heard in three selections at the Wednesday
,s,l,t
National Republican., 1887-01-19

DURING the last Congress, when the
treaty with the Nicaraguan government
was under discussion, 1t was strenuously
urged by many senators that 1t would be
unwise aud unsafe TO commit the construc-
tion Of the canal to any corporation or In.
dividuals. 1t was claimed that the work
should be done by our government itself,
and should be owned and controlled by II
alone. To this end the administration
had perfected the treaty which, IN
terms, provided for the ownership in fee
by our government of the strip of land
across the isthmus through which 1t was
intended the canal should run. 1t was by
very close vote that the treaty was de-
feated. II We mistake not several Of the
members OF the present committee on for
eign relations of the Senate strongly
advocated the ratification OF the treaty,
and opposed committing the work to pri-
yate capitalists. We cannot understand why
this view Is now so radically changed. 1t
Is now proposed not only to allow the work
to be done by private parties, but also to
charter corporation which has no conces-
sion from the government OF Nicaragua
authorizing the construction OF the canal.
What guarantee have we that this corpora
tion will ever secure satisfactory conces-
sion9 Absolutely none.
We can hardly think that the Senate win
grant charter to company possessing no
concession rights, and then seek to burden
the administration with an effort to secure
for such company, by treaty or otherwise,
rights, the existence Of which should form
the only reasonable ground for I $ lncor-
pOratiOn.
National Republican., 1887-01-19

branch Of the national government
On Saturday last the executive committee
Of the Coast Defense Association of the
coast cities Of the south issued a circular
recommending that convention be held at
De Funiak Springs, Fla, on Feb. 8 OF this
year, to take counsel as to the best method
Of securing protection Of our coast based
upon modern requirements. The govern
ors and congressional delegations Of all the
southern states have been invited, and the
movement has already assumed large pro-
portions. When New York city and the
southern states combine there is bound to
10 be important work done somewhere.
National Republican., 1887-01-19
PERSONALITIES.
AS. B. EAps Is at Wormley's.

MI. JAS Is, EADS Is at NOrnleyS.
Miss SUSAN B. ANTHONY is at the Riggs.
CAPT. GEORGE Z. LEMON will to day pur.
chase 900 more in 4 per cent bonds for
Mrs. Gen. Logan.
Miss KILE, Of Illinois, and Miss Hay, OF
Ohio, are with Mrs. Judge Il. b. Lamon, a. 1898
l street, for the season.
MRS. CARRIE b. STEVENS has arrived in the
city. Her numerous friends will be received
at 73I Twelfth street northwest.
REV. CHAs. G. GRIFFITH, late assistant at
the Church Of the Epiphany Of this city, has
accepted call to the rectorship OF the Church
of the Ascension, Baltimore.
MRS. CHARLES W. ADAMS and Mrs. Herbert
o. Chambers. who have been visiting the
sister OF the latter, Mrs X. L. Robinson, leave
to-day for their home in Chicago,
DIR. BLAND will keep open house this even
ing from TO 10 TO the members fthe Indian
Defense Association and It's friends at his resi-
denCe, ll2l Tenth street northwest.
OWING to engagements connected with the
Kirmes Mrs. II. G. Gibson will omit her re-
ceptlon on Monday next but will receive the
3lst instant and on Monday the 7th proximo,
SENATORS PALMER, Manderson, Butler, sabiu,
and Commissioner Black and others went over
W hlFAt 10 thS biNakhOl HCalt-
alarms CanGday to hear Booth The party
went over in special car.
Hos. CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS, president OF
the Union Pacific railroad, arrived in the city
last evening, lie will appear before the judi
ciary committee by invitation this morning in
reference TO the Henley resolution.
MRS. POWELL, wife of Lieut.. Powell, will not
sing in the L'Allemand-Musin concert at the
Congregational Church tonight in consequence
of the death of Gen. Hazen. Her husband,
Lieut.. Powell, is connected with the signal
service stationed at Omaha. and the lady feels
that this respect is due the deceased.
Mr.. AMEmCus WARDEN, supervising in
spector OF steamboats, and boilers for the
seventh district, arrived here yesterday from
Cincinnati to participate In the business OF the
board of supervising inspectors, whose annual
session begins to-day. Mr. Warden will stay
with the family Of his brother, w. W. Warden,
at 900 TWontythlTd street northwest,
National Republican., 1887-01-19
THE L'Allemand- -Musin concert at the Con-
gregstional Church on Wedu ssday evening Is
attracting much attention in musical circles.
The Pacific Railroad Investigation.


The joint resolution passed by the House
yesterday in relation to the proposed inves-
tigation Of the accounts OF the Pacific rail-
roads, &C., provides that the Secretary Of
the Interior be authorized to appoint and
fix the compensation of three competent
persons, said compensation not to exceed
the rate Of $4,000 per annum to each and
the necessary travelling expenses and board
bills, for which proper vouchers shall be re-
turned, to be approved by the Secretary OF
the Interior, and also to appoint stenog-
rapher, II necessary, and fix his compensa-
tion, whose duty it shall be to examise into
the working and financial management OF
the Pacific railroads (or such thereof as he
may deem expedient) that have received aid
from the government In bonds or land, to
ASCERTAIN whether they have observed all the
obligations imposed upon them by the laws
under which they received such aid or since
passed in reference thereto; and whether
their books and accounts are so kept as to
show the net earnings OF the aided roads not
reduced by constructive mileage on branch
roads, oraverage mileage between aided and
non-aided roads or parts of roads, or
whether there is O diversion Of earnings OF
aided roads to less productive branches, or
any other wrongful or improper purposes,
and, II so, how much; and whether there Is
discrimination of rates in favor OF unaided
against aided roads; and whether any, and,
II SO, how much money is due and owing to
the United States on account of mis-.
taken or erroneous accounts, reports, or
settlements made by said roads, or whether
the proceeds Of any trust funds or lands
| loaned, advanced, or granted have been
diverted from their lawfuluse. The persons
appointed to have power to examine all
| books, papers, and methods Of said compa-
nies, employ experts II necessary, summon
and compel attendance of witnesses, aud to
| administer oaths. They shall at all times be
under the immediate direction and control
of the Secretary Of the Interior, and may at
any time he removed by him
in his discretion. In addition to
these duties, and those imposed by
the amendments adopted as already stated,
$4,000 is appropriated for the purposes Of
the investigation.
National Republican., 1887-01-19
PETER MCKEE from KGnkakec.
The nrond Cattle Disease.

Senator Allison to-day presented n
petition from committee Of citizens of
Iowa appointed by the Consolidated Cattle
Growers Association, representing that
farmers and stock raisGrs are suffering great
pecuniary loss from the fact that "the dread
cattle disease, contagious pleuro.pneumonia
has established a foothold in an adjoining
state" The petition continues: "Should
this disease find It's way into our herds Of
cattle we would suffer irreparable loss
that 1t will do so unless the most heroic
measures are at once resorted to cannot be
questioned" The petitioners appeal to tho
representatives OF Iowa In Congress to do
all they can to secure the passage OF the
"Never before has like number Of your
constituents been so vitally interested In a
measure to be brought before the Congress
of the limited Statesu
National Republican., 1887-01-19
DRIVES
FOR
THIS WEEK.

We are going to make
some drives this week. Not
room to talk much, al
though the goods are worth
it.
For the few Ladies' and
Misses Felt Hats, Astra-
khan bound, that we have
left. we are going to ask
only 81 cents for a choice.
The colors are black, blue,
brown, myrtle, nutria; the
shapes are all good.
The balance of our
French Felt Hats go at 4S
cents each, regardless of
former prices.
Children's Trimmed Hats
in black, brown, or nutria,
all ready for wear, AZ cents
each.
Ladies' Derby Hats, 25
cents each.
Misses Trimmed Hats
(some of them $2.4S goods
| 6S cents each.
Ladies' Bonnets Of Felt,
Cloth, and Fancy Velvet,
20 cents each.
Children's Worsted To-
boggans, all styles, 25 cents
each.
National Republican., 1887-01-19
PERSONAL.

IINAsnIONABLE DREssMAKfNG MRS.
IL Anna NJ. Foskey. 202i l. st. N. W., ladies'
dress suits made from 81 to So, acoo dug TO
REQUIRED. jaulg.im
National Republican., 1887-01-19
The President on the Proposed Exhibi-
tion.

tion.
In reply to memorial Of the commission
relating to the centennial celebration Of
the adoption OF the federal constitution,
in which the memorialists recommend that
such celebration shall take place on Sept. II,
1859, in the city of Philadelphia, President
Cleveland has expressed himself strongly
in favor OF some such movement, but Is
careful not to commit himself to any
special time or locality. In another
column the report of the presidential
message will be found in full, and, remem.
bering that other arrangements have been
made for celebrating the great event speci-
fled, we would recommend for the serious
consideration of our friends in the City of
Brotberly Love the concluding sentence Of
the address, which, we may add, is very
long and very weighty: "While stating"
says the President, "the great interest
have in the renewed examination by the
American people of the historical founda-
tion OF their government, do not feel war
ranted in discriminating in favor of or
against the proposition to select one day or
place in preference to all others, and there
fore content myself with conveying to Con-
Gress these expressions Of popular feeling
and interest upon the subject, hoping that in
spirit Of patriotic cooperation, rather than
of local competition, fitting means may be
enacted by Congress which will give the
amplest opportunity all over these United
States for the manifestation of the affection
and confidence of free and mighty nation
in the institutions Of government OF
which they are the fortunate inheritors,
and under which unexampled prosperity
has been enjoyed by all classes and condi.
tions Of our social system"
National Republican., 1887-01-19

DURING the past few days important
meetings have been held in different parts
Of the country to consider the action TO be
taken in arousing public interest ana help
ing to frame legislation on the subject of
coast defenses. The legislative committee
of the Real Estate Exchange OF New York
has appointed committee OF three to bring
about cooperation Of all representative
commercial bodies in the city Of New York
20 as to make an impression upon Congress
(which will result In immediate
action on tho part Of the legislative
National Republican., 1887-01-19
The Anthropological Society.

The Anthropologlcal Society last night
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year President, j. w. Powell; vice
presidents, Robert Fletcher, Lester T.
Ward, GarricS Mallery, Otis T. Mason;
tary to the council, +. A. Seely; treasurer,
j. II. Gore; curator, John Murdoch; addi-
tional members of the council II. w. Hen
shaw, w. II. Holmes, II. II. Bates, Frank
Baker, Washington Matthews, and Weston
Flint,
National Republican., 1887-01-19

IT is a sad fact that the two New England
pupits which are most attractive just now
are occupied by men who have been
charged with adultery and have not been
able to secure acquittal. This is dscour-
aging to thousands OF pure and able clergy
men who preach to "a beggariy array of
empty benches.n
National Republican., 1887-01-19
EDUCATIOyAL.
Z@ENE.ERZFW
BUSINESS COLLEGE,

plOlNJ,oO OolLruE,
Burned out Dec. 5, RE0pENED MONDAY,
DEC. 10. IN C0MMODf0US HALLS, Ma
TIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC BUILD-
ING, SOUTHWEST CORNER SEVENTH AND
u STREETS. Established In 1864. More than
10000 students have been trained in this College.
Services of its graduates always In demand. A
practical business education that qualities
young men and women to support, themselves
and successfully perform the active duties Of
life. Thorough instruction given in Rapid
Writing, the English Language, Correspond
ence, Rapid Calculations, bookkeeping, Bnsi-
ness Practice. Commercial Law, Political
Economy Stenography, and Type Writing.
Regular day and evening sessions. A full
corps of teachers. Tuition tees-Day ses-
sions---Regular business course, one year, $40,
payable $40 on entering and balance in
monthly installments of $40 EACH g year
scholarship, in full on entering, $50; tut
tion per quarter of ten weeks, so, paid
on entering. Night sessions-Year scholarship.
$50 on entering three months, SIS, payable Sc
on entering and balance in monthly install.
ments OF Sc each, or SIC in full on entering.
illustrated circular sent free on application.
HENRY @. SPENCER, Principal.
MRS SARA A SPENCER. Vice Principal.
CHoRTHAND CLASSES TUESDAY AND
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HEADQUARTERS, 1413 g st. nol-3m
National Republican., 1887-01-19

TIE interviews we publish this m ornlng
relative to the duty on sugar and the tax
on tobacco are very interesting reading,
especially for the dear people, who have
waited two years for Democratic Congress
to properly legislate for the reduction of
taxes and the appropriation of the surplus
r,yppnpe
National Republican., 1887-01-19

THE result so far Of the canvass OF the
House, now beng made by the NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN, is most gratifying one. OF
nearly two hundred members whose opin-
ions are in our possession, one hundred and
twelve favor either free sugar or a reduc.
tlon of the duty to such an extent that It
will be merely nominal. On the reform OF
the internal revenue laws, so far as they
affect tobacco, the feeling is very firm, one
hundred and thirty-fve members having
pledged themselves to support any reason
able measure having the relief OF that arti-
Gle Tor It's end and aim.
National Republican., 1887-01-19

THE New Orleans States says "The
efforts OF the prOtectonists to make whisky
free is meeting with the cordial support of
every tramp in the country. They are
crying for it right now." But they all take
sugar in their'n, and they want that free,
National Republican., 1887-01-19

Gov. RUsK, Of Wisconsin, In his annual
message says: "Every ones right to work for
himself, or for any one else, on such terms
as he may choose to make must be main
tanned at all hazards 1t strikes us that
the workingman is quite as deeply in
rerested as the capitalist in the maintenance
OF that proposition.
National Republican., 1887-01-19

TuE executive department cannot deny
to the people of a congressional district the
right to be represented in Congress by the
man Of their choice. Hence the Treasury
Department cannot stop a congressman's
pay on account of any balance claimed to be
owed by him. This is law and sense.
National Republican., 1887-01-19

MisER PERRY died too soon. Had he lived
a few years more he might have been elected
TO the United states Senate as boss boodler,-
FhHGdelphia Times.
In view Of the election returns Of 'S4 and
's6 the old man grew weary of waiting for
his only chance for seat In the Senate
the election of Democratic legislature In
Pennsylvania. Another thing that dis
couraged him, and doubtless hastened his
exit, was the rumor that the bath tub was
likely to become Dem Ocratic institution
National Republican., 1887-01-19
FOR "KIRMES" AND
EVENING WEAR.

No. IL Watered Ribbons.
all shades, IL cents per
yard. Guaranteed to be all
silk and regular rs cent
goods. In Sash Ribbons we
offer pure silk MORE 6 1-2
inches wide regularly sold
as z inches) at 48 cents; 8
inches at rs cents, and 8
inches at 90 cents. Selected
assortment of Nos. 8 and
II Satin and Grosgrain
Ribbons at 20 cents and 25
cents per yard. These
goods are in the very
newest shades, and have
just arrived. A fine Moire
and Satin, Crown-edge Rib
bon, we offer at $1.25 per
yard.
In Corsage Bouquets we
offer every conceivable
combination, and prices
range from 10 cents to
$3.50. Bunches of fine, i'm
ported Roses at 6S cents.
And, lastly. you are invited
to examine our stock of
Ostrich Pompons, Violets,
Roses, Snow Balls, Daisies,
Lilies, &c., especially Sc
lected for evening toilettes.
THE BON MARCHE,
3IG-31S SEVENTH ST. N. W.
Our Muslin Underwear
sale is still in progress.
National Republican., 1887-01-19

Discussion OF the question "Was Clu
verlus guilty." is Improbable at this date
There is no good reason to doubt that he
murdered his cousin and there is no doubt
at ell that he seduced and deserted her.
National Republican., 1887-01-19

THE Philadelphia Press has London aa-
vices to the effect that Minister Phelps IS
greatly depressed over the death of the
Princess Of Wales's fayoritc poodle. What
a blessing the cable is.
National Republican., 1887-01-19
nARTNrOuTH ALUMNI
Hold Their Reunion and Enjoy Ban
uuCt.

quet.
The twelfth annual dinner and reunion
Of the Dartmouth College Alumni Associa.
ton took place last evening at Willard's
Hotel, The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year President, VIM. w.
Godding; vice presidents, Capt. Abial w.
Fisher and Horace s. Cummings; secretary,
+. X. Lane; historian, VIM. ii. Gardner,
and chorister, CharlesS. Clarke
When the members OF the association sat
down to the banquetin the tea room, the Ia.
bic, extending the entire length OF the room,
was handsomely decorated With choice
flowers, and the numerous courses served
were up to the high standard Of excellence
for which Wizards ia noted. The follow
ing members of the alumni were present.:
Stephen NJ. Bartlett, Otis G. Wight, priuci-
pal Rittenhouse Academy; j.. Sullivan
Brown, Emerson Hodges, DIR. Nathan s..
Lincoln, j. Ormond Wilson, Gen.
Reuben ID. Mussey, Samuel r.
Bond, Capt. Abial w. Fisher,
Horace S. Cummings, Prof. John X. East
man, Nathaniel p. Gage, Rev. George b.
Patch, j. j. Sanborn, Henry NJ. Baker, DR..
Ephraim @. Merriam, Prof. George j. Cum
mlngs, Henry NJ. Paul, VIM. II. Gardiner,
Edward A. Paul, VIM. NJ. Hatch. Il. j..
Hatch, Winfield s. Montgomery, Z. W. San
born, j. II. Wight, IL. p. Montgomery, VIII
lie b. Fellows, Philip Walker, Nathan D..
Cram, Wm. b. Greeley, Francis W. Lane,
Francis II. Lane, Charles s. Clarke, Frank
4. Pease, Arthur P Greeley, Joseph +.
Moore, Walter b. Patterson, Stephen NJ.
Ryder, Wesley G.. Carr, Aleyue A. Fisher,
Walter A. johnson, IL. S. Carpenter, Hon.
j. II. Dodge, and Hon. Wm. A.
Richardson. Toasts were responded to by
the following: Profs. John X. Lord aud A.
5. Hardy, Judge Wm. A. Richardson, Rep
resentatiyo Gallnger, Of New Hampshire
Webster Sanborp, representative of the
New York Alumni Association of Dart.
mouth Letters of regret were received
from Gen. Sherman and Gen. John Eaton.
National Republican., 1887-01-19

Ir Indiana does not so Republican in 'ss
the failure will not be chargeable TO the
Democratic managers now at the front IN
indianapolis.
National Republican., 1887-01-19
WANrED-EMpLoYwBNr.

yyTANTED by A WHITE WOMAN, A
w place rs chambermaid or seamstress, OF
do sewing By the day. Apply 7SS 9th ST. NJ w.
l-l0
National Republican., 1887-01-19

AN esteemed contemporary in Dakota
says he wants to be an angel" He has
his neighbors consent to enter at once upon
the position Of his desire.
National Republican., 1887-01-19

EArIoSAL-Annie PlSley.
ALBAuoHs-J. X. Emmett
EERNAS's--Burlcsluc and Comedy.
BiJou-"One OF the Brayest.'
DNE-"Muldoon' ricnic.'
THE MANASSAS sPAHoRAMA--15ths st. & Ohio a7
National Republican., 1887-01-19

THIS Congress has but forty-fve days to
live, including six Sundays. But a great
deal of good work might be well done in
that time, If win and capacity were at hand.
National Republican., 1887-01-19

THE nomination of r. A. Collins as Demo-
cratic candidate for United States senator from
Massachusetts is an eninently well deserved
recognition of distinguished services to the
Democratic party and administration.
York Star.
That is true, and it is equally true that
II the nomination had carried an election it
would have gone over the head Of Mr..
Collins to member OF the silk stocking
lrigu1a
National Republican., 1887-01-19

VUsTHs OLD STAND, No, 61o D ST. N. w,
el buys Gents Second. Hand Clothing Note
By mail promptly attended TO.
National Republican., 1887-01-19

SOUTHERN papers are making bitter
complaint of demoralized postal service.
Reform costs good deal, but the Mugs
would have It.
National Republican., 1887-01-19

TIE people of the United States would
ms readily consent to be relegated back to
penny dips and stage coaches as to tine old
system Of state banking.
National Republican., 1887-01-19
PETER MCKEE from X Kankakce.
Fortihcations.

A committee from the New York chamber
of commerce and other representatives of
commercial bodies will be heard by the sub
fppen
National Republican., 1887-01-19
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National Republican., 1887-01-19

ALruouGn confessedIy unable to DO any
thing Of importance on its own motion, the
House occasionally does good tkins by
accepting Senate BILL